18 June 2014

HOW ARE LEAPPAD2 AND INNOTAB2 DIFFERENT?


- The LeapPad2 is smaller. Actually it looks like with InnoTab2 they were the same size, but they surrounded it with an additional ¼" layer of decorative plastic with rubber corners to help protect it from a fall. For small hands I find it cumbersome. Plus it makes the screen appear smaller. But I do like the rubber corners.

- The LeapPad2 has a front and back camera, but the InnoTab2 has only one camera that rotates (creative idea!)

- The battery compartment on the InnoTab is easily accessible. Just slide a switch and it opens the compartment. I prefer LeapPad's more secure sliding feature. But if you're using a gel skin on either that helps prevent access.

- The LeapPad2 only comes with one stylus, the InnoTab2 comes with two; always a plus in case you loose or break one. The InnoTab2 uses a secure rope loop but I looked everywhere in the packaging and there wasn't one! Also, InnoTab's stylus is pure plastic, flat, and slippery. LeapPad2's stylus is what you're more used to seeing (round like a pencil), and not slippery to hold.
- LeapPad2 I had to setup using their installation CD before I could play it, but the InnoTab2 you can start playing right away.

- VTech has some interesting new apps that come with the InnoTab2 right out of the box, like a calculator app, calendar, notes, and clock. I don't know why, but I find that nice. I couldn't find those apps in LeapFrog's app store. Review more

Differences between Innotab and Innotab 2




Difference between Innotab and Innotab 2




Vtech has done a great job improving the Innotab with their newest version.

Some differences I noticed that are not in the description:

The battery cover now has a switch you have to slide, which makes it harder for kids to easily open.

The size of the system is smaller, but the screen size is the same.

You can add four profiles and one guest. Also, you can add a photo to the profile.

The first Innotab, it was too easy for kids to delete apps from the system. The Innotab 2 has a lock over the trash can so kids can't accidentally delete.

The system comes with two stylus pens and there is a hole on the stylus to tether it to the system.

I love that they have added the camera and 2GB of onboard memory. We have added 11 aps, one music album, and a few photos to the system and it still has 1GB of free space left.

As for battery life, I recommend buying two sets of rechargeable batteries. That way while one is charging, you have a set ready to go.

Coleman's Red Canyon tent



Measuring 17- by 10-feet, Coleman's Red Canyon tent is spacious enough to comfortably sleep eight campers. Ideal for weekend camping trips with family and friends, the Red Canyon features removable privacy walls, allowing you to create up to three separate rooms. Designed to keep you dry and comfortable regardless of the conditions, Coleman's exclusive Weathertec System is guaranteed to keep you dry and offers leak-free protected seams, weather-resistant fabric, waterproof floors, zipper protection, and a wind-strong frame. The Red Canyon also features Coleman's Variflow system and Cool-Air port, which also provides outside access to your gear.
Setting up the tent is quick and easy with shock-corded, color-coded poles and simple instructions that are sewn right onto the storage bag.


Separate storage bags for the poles and stakes keeps everything well organized. To top it all off, the included welcome mat and interior pockets help keep everything tidy on your camping adventure.


Key Features:
·         Features Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec System
·         Footprint: 17 feet x 10 feet
·         Center Height: 72 inches
·         Rooms: 1 to 3 (with removable privacy walls)
·         Sleeps up to eight people
·         Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup
·         Welcome mat and pockets keep interior tidy
·         Access gear or adjust ventilation with Cool-Air port
·         Variflo adjustable venting system increases airflow
·         Separate storage bags for tents, poles, and stakes
·         Simple instructions sewn onto storage bag
Coleman’s Exclusive Weathertec Protection System Details:
·         Leak-Free Seams: In addition to fully taped rainfly seams, the rainfly covers doors and windows and incorporates easy-to-use Velcro frame attachments.
·         Weather-Resistant Fabric: Coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing, and zippers are designed to keep you dry.
·         Protected Seams: Inverted floor seams dramatically increase weather resistance by hiding needle holes inside the tent, away from the elements.
·         Waterproof Floors: Welding technology strengthens the tent floor and eliminates needle holes.
·         Zipper Protection: Zipper cuff adds protection from the elements to the door.
·         Wind Strong Frame: Engineered to be a stronger, more wind-responsive frame by using redesigned poles and guy-out triangles to anchor tents and increase performance.
What's in the Box?
Red Canyon tent, shockcorded poles, stakes, quick clips, privacy walls, welcome mat, storage bags

Paradise Galleries Lifelike Realistic Weighted Baby Doll



Dream BIG! That's the message our little of bundle of cuteness is trying to send! "Tall Dreams", is lovingly outfitted in a 9pc. Ensemble, filled with big fun, jersey knit pastel pink floral print onsie & jacket, and the cutest giraffe plush friend! She even comes with her own bottle that when tipped into the baby's mouth empties magically. Truly tomorrow's treasure today, "Tall Dreams Ensemble" is a treat you deserve right now. This Premiere Edition will be issued to just a handful of collectors and will disappear as quickly as your own baby became a toddler. "Tall Dreams Ensemble" is 19 inches and comes complete with accessories shown, a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and an exquisite collector's box. 

  • Conforms to the safety requirements of ASTM F963 for ages 3+
  • Lovingly outfitted in a 10pc. Ensemble that's filled with big fun, including a jersey knit pastel pink floral print onesie, jacket, hat, bib, blanket, bottle, pacifier, booties and the cutest giraffe plush friend!
  • 19” from head to toe, with GentleTouch vinyl head and limbs and weighted body for a real baby feel
  • Renowned artist Michelle Fagan has created our "Tall Dreams Ensemble" with the heart-tugging realistic details of a real baby, from her delicate face, sweet and innocent brown eyes filled with love, down to her tiny toes and feet.
  • Beautiful hand set brown eyes, dark brown hair, hand painted details and hand applied eyelashes

Touch & Teach Word Book by VTech




Discover the magic of words with the Touch & Teach Word Book by VTech. Cody The Smart Cub and Cora The Smart Cub teach letters and more than 100 words in four different activities. Twelve interactive pages come to life with the touch of a finger.
Make reading an even more interactive experience with the Touch & Teach Word Book. Each page reacts to your child’s touch with sounds, words and music. This word book includes more than 100 words, 90 unique sounds and 15 melodies on 12 fully-colored and incredibly detailed touch sensitive pages.
Play in four different modes including What’s That Word?, Letter Fun, Music Time and Find It Quiz Game. The Touch & Teach Word Book also helps expand your child’s vocabulary by introducing the ABCs and helping them read while associating words with pictures and sounds. Available in orange and pink.



Features:
  • Make reading an even more interactive experience with pages that react to your child’s touch with sounds, words and music.
  • Includes more than 100 words, 12 fully-colored and incredibly detailed touch-sensitive pages and more than 90 unique sounds and 15 melodies.
  • Four different modes of play include What’s That Word?, Letter Fun, Music Time and Find It! Quiz Game.
  • Helps expand your child’s vocabulary by introducing the ABCs and helping them read while associating words with pictures and sounds.

Bath time is fun again!






Make bath time fun time with Bubbles the Learning Whale by VTech. Surrounded by floating bubbles, children will learn about first words, colors, rhyming, sea animals and more. They'll have a whale of a good time with this playful bath toy as they pop their way to aquatic, learning fun! Make bath time fun time with Bubbles the Learning Whale by VTech. Playful rhymes and lively sing-along songs in this bath time bubble toy help develop early language skills while 5 sea animal buttons teach first words, colors, sea animals and more. The bubble whale's light-up mouth flashes with voice, sound and music responses for engaging play with 18 melodies, sing-along songs, sounds and playful phrases, engage your child as they have a whale of a time splashing and learning. This water-proof bath toy features a bubble spout for loads of bubble-blowing fun (bubble solution not included) and suction cups that allow for quick and easy mounting to tubs or walls. Splish, splash! It's learning fun in the bath.

Build, play, and learn with the Alphabet Activity Cube from VTech.



With five times the fun, the VTech Alphabet Activity Cube is the perfect electronic learning toy for your little one. Designed for children 9 months to 3 years, this interactive toy includes lots of elements to keep babies engaged. Each side works to teach different developmental skills including numbers, colors, and letter recognition as well as fine motor skills.
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Build, play, and learn with the Alphabet Activity Cube from VTech. 
Build, Play, and Learn
Little builders will love the 13 building blocks that also teach the alphabet. The blocks can be stacked on the top of the cube or they can be inserted into the slot on the electronic side to learn more about each letter. The electronic side of this interactive learning cube features five piano keys with different colors and shapes, a number keypad, a slot for the block letters and a telephone. Other sides feature fun mechanical elements such as a peg maze, put-and-take holes that lead to a storage area, sliders, gears, a mirror, and more. Learning has never been so much fun!
Parent Friendly Features

The Alphabet Activity Cube is packed with parent friendly features. An automatic shut-off preserves battery life which allows for long-lasting play providing hours of kid friendly fun. The cube includes volume control and a switch to change between learning and play mode.
The cube was built with your child’s development in mind. Five sides of learning introduce a variety of ways to play and encourage discovery and exploration. The building blocks and mechanical features build hand/eye coordination. The 13 letter blocks teach 26 letters and promote letter recognition. Manipulative features, such as pressing buttons, sliding beads, and inserting blocks, promote motor skills development.
About VTech
VTech, the creator of the Electronic Learning Products (ELP) category, is a world leader in age-appropriate learning toys. Since 1976, VTech has been developing high-quality, innovative educational products for children from birth to tween. VTech toys deliver "smart play" through the combination of entertaining electronic formats and engaging, age-appropriate content that helps children learn while having fun.

VTech InnoTab 2 Learning App Tablet - Pink



Give your child their own durable touch-screen tablet with VTech'sInnoTab 2 Learning App Tablet. This multi-functional tablet for children ages 3 - 9 includes a photo/video camera, a 5-inch touch screen, 2 GB of onboard memory, an SD card slot for expandable memory, and media players for MP3s, photos, and videos. The InnoTab 2 comes with an art studio, coloring app, one e-book, two motion sensor games, and 2 free downloads from the Learning Lodge Navigator. Additional songs, games, e-books, and videos are available for purchase online on VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator.
Rotating Camera Captures Photos and Videos
The InnoTab 2 has a digital camera, so kids can take pictures and videos of themselves and their friends. Children can save and edit their photos and customize them using wacky special effects and stamps. 

Interactive E-Reader Brings Stories to Life
The InnoTab 2 Learning App Tablet lets your child explore e-books in an interactive way. Each e-book features story narration, character voices, animation, and vivid graphics to keep new readers engaged. Children can even interact with the characters in their story. Words are highlighted on the screen as your child reads, and they can touch individual words to see how they are pronounced. Each e-book also comes with a story dictionary to help build vocabulary and reading comprehension. The InnoTab 2 includes one e-book "What's That Noise?" and more are available for purchase via VTech's Learning Lodge Navigator.
Control Games with the Touch Screen and Motion Sensor
With the 5-inch touch screen and motion sensor, kids can enjoy interactive play with educational games and apps. They can tap, flick, drag and drop, just as their parents do with their own touch-screen tablet device. The motion sensor lets you turn, tilt, and move the tablet in different directions for additional fun while game playing.
The InnoTab 2 also comes with a pop-up, on-screen keypad and two styluses. Kids can take notes, draw pictures, create an address book, or use built-in utilities like the calendar and calculator. Each InnoTab 2 can be personalized for up to four users with different photo wallpaper, user names, avatars, and voice and typed greetings. It even has a kickstand so it can stand upon its own.
Tablet Includes Apps, with More Available Online
With the included apps and games, kids can begin to play as soon as they receive their InnoTab 2. The tablet comes with two motions games, two free downloads on the Learning Lodge Navigator, two touch-screen games, one e-book, art studio and coloring book apps, and several other options for fun and learning.
VTech also offers an extensive library of games, apps, and e-books to purchase via the Learning Lodge Naviagtor or on individual cartridges. Each game and app is packed with activities and focuses on building reading and logic skills as well as creativity. Games include some of your child's favorite characters.
Includes 2 GB of Memory with Room for ExpansionThe InnoTab 2 comes with 2 GB of onboard memory and an SD card slot for memory expansion. Additional content may require an SD memory card (not included).



InnoTab 2 Learning Tablet, two styluses, "Ready, Play & Create" cartridge, USB Cable, and a Learning Lodge Navigator installation CD.

VTech KidiBeats Drum Set





Your child can rock out and learn with the VTech KidiBeats Drum Set! This drum set for kids comes with a pair of drumsticks that can be used to tap the four different electronic learning drums. Your child can drum freestyle or play along to nine pre-set songs in a variety of musical styles. Or for more structured play, they can follow the lights on the drums as they learn about letters and numbers. With four ways to play and a variety of fun sounds, your child will love learning to the music with this educational toy!


  • Made in USA or Imported
  • Learning toy has three drum pads and cymbal, each with its own unique sound
  • Play along to nine pre-set melodies in a variety of styles including rock, dance and pop
  • Choose from four different sounds for the drums
  • Each drum illuminates with an LED light
  • Drum set for kids has four modes of play: Free Play, Letters, Numbers, and Follow Along

VTech - Pull and Learn Car Carrier



The VTech Pull and Learn Car Carrier is an electronic playset for toddlers 12 months and up. The car carrier is loaded with three vehicles and three animal characters for busy toddlers! The magical sensor on the back of the car carrier identifies the vehicles when they are roller over the sensor. Insert the animals into the hot spot to hear the related animal name and sound identified. A variety of play features and buttons teach age appropriate curriculum. Load up and let’s go!.
Put Playtime and Learning into Overdrive
The car carrier playset is full of activities to keep young ones busy as they learn. Toddlers can press the number buttons, animal buttons, and horn button to hear numbers, colors, short tunes, fun phrases, animal names, and playful driving phrases. Your toddler will be fired up to find three vehicles and three fun characters that fit nicely in the suped up car shaped carrier. The small cars actually recognize each character when they're snapped into the driver's seat. Plus, a proximity sensor recognizes vehicles as they drive by playing fun phrases for each passing vehicle. Toddlers can push the three vehicles, a car, jeep, and tow truck, over the sensor on the back of the car carrier to hear a variety of phrases, sounds, and music. Little ones can also push or pull the electronic learning toy to hear a variety of vehicle sounds, phrases, songs, and melodies. This electronic learning toy drives home important lessons with its CB radio that introduces colors, numbers and musical learning.

About Vtech

Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished moments are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them, VTech created the Infant Learning series of toys. These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun and unique as they learn age-appropriate concepts like first words, numbers, shapes, colors, and music. More importantly, VTech’s Infant Learning toys develop baby’s mental and physical abilities by inspiring, engaging, and teaching.

What's in the Box

  • VTech Pull and Learn Car Carrier
  • Instruction manual
  • 7 Smart Parts – Including 3 animals, 3 vehicles, and 1 radio

Battat Take-A-Part





We tested a fleet of vehicle building toys, and these are the best by far! The nuts and bolts are chunkier, the pieces are sturdier, and mini mechanics can't resist the working toy power tool. Includes three realistic, interchangeable bits. Very durable construction set; kids will enjoy assembling and disassembling this again and again. Requires 2 "AA" batteries (sold separately). For ages 3 and up. Toy power tool bits include flat screwdriver, Philips-head screwdriver, and wrench Take-apart airplane has 25 pieces (10 1/2"L x 10"W x 7 1/4"H assembled) Take-apart crane truck has 34 pieces (11 1/2"L x 5 1/2"W x 17"H assembled)
  • 25 pieces set
  • Includes 21 vehicle parts
  • A power screwdriver with 3 different bits
  • Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
  • For hours of imaginative play . Read more

Spy Gear Spy Night Scope....$14.69





Stealth Binoculars with Pop-up light. See in the dark with night beam vision! Pop-Up light shines 25 feet! Green stealth light means you'll stay hidden when YOU want to be. Green tinted lenses provide 5x magnification. Check out what's going on in your backyard at night! Requires 2AAA batteries (not included.)
  • See 25 feet away, even in the dark!
  • Spring-loaded mechanism activates spotlight.
  • Green tinted lenses and "stealth mode" beam.
  • Award Winning Design.
  • Ultra Sophisticated Design!. Read more

Save up to 30% on Power Wheels: $279.00 & FREE Shipping

















The Fisher-Price Power Wheels Arctic Cat brings the fun and excitement 
of an all-terrain utility vehicle down to a size (and speed) that’s perfect for kids!
 This sturdy two-seater has all the styling of a real Arctic Cat,
 with metallic accents, on-board shovel, and truck bed with a working tailgate.
 Plus, the two forward drive speeds and Power Lock brakes keep little riders
 safe and in control during hours of on or off-road adventures.

Features

  • Styled just like the Arctic Cat Prowler UTV
  • Two speeds: 5 mph (and 2.5mph) forward, 2.5 mph reverse
  • Truck bed & working tailgate
  • On-board heavy-duty shovel
  • Drives on hard surfaces and grass
  • High speed lock-out for beginners
  • Power Lock Brakes
  • Includes 12-volt battery and charger

If there’s work to be done along the way, the attachable, heavy-duty 
shovel is the perfect tool for the job. The Arctic Cat’s two seats add
 to the fun, because

 that means a friend gets to come 
along for the ride.
or in reverse, steer, stop, and start it up again. This easy-to-drive mini UTV helps 
build gross motor skills and self-confidence as kids cruise around the yard, 
on the sidewalk, or down the driveway - and stop safely when they take
 their foot off the pedal.
This awesome ride-on looks just like a real Arctic Cat with mounted headrests,
 a roll bar, front grill, and metallic rims. These realistic features help make it easy
 for kids to role play that they’re in the driver’s seat of a rugged UTV. Whether 
they’re cruising down sand dunes, trekking steep mountain sides, tearing up 
muddy trails, or wherever their imagination takes them, the Power Wheels
 Arctic Cat is sure to help get them there.

Honey-Can-Do Kids Toy Organizer and Storage Bins

$54.99 FREE Shipping



Honey-Can-Do SRT-01602 Kids Storage Organizer, 12-Bins. Removable containers make for quick clean up. Surfaces are durable and stain resistant. Corners are rounded - no sharp edges. Featuring durable strap to secure unit onto wall for safety. Helps develop organization skills. Made of sturdy thick plastic. The perfect organizer for children's playrooms or bedrooms, these colorful bins make organizing fun and easy, even for small kids. Effortlessly sort matchbox cars, tinker toys, action figures, craft supplies and more into the sturdy plastic bins. The natural wood frame holds 12 containers of varying sizes to keep everything tidy. Each bin measures 5 inches high, providing ample storage space for both small and medium size toys, books, clothing, and more. Bins are removable from the shelves making clean-up time fast and simple. Although perfect for kids toy storage, this handy 12-Bin organizer has many other uses. Just use your imagination. (This item is also available in pastel colors). Includes safety mount hardware to secure unit to wall and help avoid tipping.

CHF Peace and Love Mini Bed in a Bag



Peace and Love Twin Bed in a Bag - Multi (NEW in Original Packaging) $59.98 FREE Shipping
The spirit of the '60s lives on in this fun and funky Peace and Love complete bedroom ensemble! The face of the comforter features a dense, horizontal stripe design featuring a wide band of cartoon drawings of iconic peace signs filled with stylized flowers and the words peace and freedom in vibrant shades of petal pink, magenta, amethyst, orange and lime green on a turquoise ground. Other horizontal bands feature stylized flowers and peace signs in shades of petal pink, magenta, amethyst, lime green and orange on a white ground; another band highlights a diagonal stripe in amethyst and white; a narrow band spotlights small hearts in amethyst, white and petal pink on a lime green ground; and another narrow band sports stylized daisies in magenta on petal pink. The reverse of the comforter and the standard flanged pillow shams features an all over tossed design of stylized flowers, hearts, peace signs and the words peace, love and freedom in the same bold color palette on a white ground. The coordinating 180 thread count sheet and pillowcases feature a dense, all over design of small stylized daisies in magenta and petal pink on a white ground. All components are constructed of an easy-care blend of 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester and are machine washable. 

Bed in a Bag Set includes: 
  • One Twin Comforter (66 in. W x 86 in. L) 
  • One Standard Sham (20 in. W x 26 in. L)
  • One Twin Flat Sheet (66 in. W x 96 in. L)
  • One Twin Fitted Sheet (39 in. W x 76 in. L x 10 in. pocket)
  • One Standard Pillowcase (20 in. W x 30 in. L)

    Comforter and Sham: 60% Cotton 40% Polyester
    Comforter: 100% Polyester Fill
    Sheet Set: 60% Cotton 40% Polyester, 180 Thread Count

    Machine Washable